Malta is a high-income country in Middle East and North Africa with 580,000 people, most of them living in cities. Heat makes up 15% of the energy it uses, well below the world average of about 47%.
Oil is the largest source of heat (88%). In total, 88% of the heat comes from coal, oil and gas. Electricity, apart from household heating, makes up 35% of energy use and is generated mainly from fossil fuels (86%).
The country
| Population | 580,0002025 |
|---|---|
| GDP per capita | US$ 47,9002025 |
| Area | 315 km²2024 |
| Urban population | 96%2025 |
| Access to electricity | 100%2024 |
| Access to clean cooking | 100%2024 |
| Final energy use | 6 TWh2023 |
Where the energy goes
- Heat15%
- Electricity35%
- Transport50%
Heat in five numbers
| Heatshare of all final energy use | 15% |
|---|---|
| Fossil heatshare of heat that comes from coal, oil and gas | 88% |
| Oilthe largest single source of heat | 88% |
| Electricityshare of final energy use, excluding transport and household heating | 35% |
| Fossil electricityshare of electricity generated from coal, oil and gas | 86% |
Heat is all fuel and district heating used in industry, buildings and agriculture, plus the electricity households use for heating, hot water and cooking. Electricity that becomes heat in offices and industry is counted as electricity, so the true heat share is somewhat higher. Fossil heat and the largest source are shares of the fuel and district heating part.
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